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X98 EBM

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,214 mi
Last recorded6,214 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 EBM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

front and rear wheel alingment marginal for mot

Fail 28 Mar 2006 6,209 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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X98 EBM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X98 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X98 EBM registered?

X98 EBM is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X98 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 EBM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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